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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.32, 1,701.72 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.32, 1,701.72 and 364.72 is: 547.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.32 : 1,701.72 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.32/1,701.72 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.32x = 1,701.72 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.32x = 620,651.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,651.32/1,134.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.16

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